LONDON: The UAE has welcomed US President Donald Trump’s announcement to lift sanctions on Syria, viewing it as a significant step toward supporting Syria’s prosperity.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its strong support for the aspirations of the Syrian people and praised the efforts made by Saudi Arabia in this regard, according to a statement.
The UAE hopes the US announcement will support economic recovery, promote development, and bring stability to Syria. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to helping all efforts to achieve Syria’s security and growth.
Trump announced during a speech at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh on Tuesday that he was lifting Assad-era sanctions on Syria in response to demands from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia.
On Wednesday, Trump met with Syrian interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Riyadh. Trump said he agreed to meet with Al-Sharaa after being encouraged by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
